Working near powerlines or using our assets
Working near powerlines or using our assets
Planning work near electricity infrastructure? This hub brings together everything you need to stay safe and compliant when operating around CitiPower and Powercor's network.
From general electrical safety guidance for homes and worksites, to permits and requirements for high load transport, to Facilities Access Agreements for leasing space on our poles and assets. Find the right information and approvals before you start work near our network.
Working near powerlines
When you’re operating equipment near our electricity assets, our permits detail the conditions and methods you must adhere to in order to carry out the proposed work on site safely.
High load transport
Any high or over-dimensional loads travelling through our network have the potential to damage power assets and put drivers and the public at risk. This page provides you information on what you need to know about permits, approvals and safety requirements.
Facilities Access Agreements
We lease space on poles and other network assets for third parties to install equipment. You need to obtain a Facilities Access Agreement (FAA) to install your equipment on our assets.
Installing EVCI on network assets
Third parties can apply to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) on our electricity distribution network poles.